Natural Disasters in La Crosse, WI
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
80.5
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
84.7
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
16.3
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
92.5
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Cold Wave | 96.8 |
| Hail | 95.1 |
| Landslide | 92.7 |
| Heat Wave | 88.5 |
| Tornado | 84.6 |
| Strong Wind | 76.9 |
| Winter Weather | 68.0 |
| Lightning | 55.2 |
| Ice Storm | 42.5 |
| Drought | 27.0 |
| Earthquake | 22.8 |
| Wildfire | 11.8 |
Scores range from 0 (lowest risk) to 100 (highest risk) relative to all U.S. communities. Data from FEMA National Risk Index.
Disaster Declarations
Source: FEMA OpenFEMATotal Declarations
18
Most Recent
Biological
Apr 2020
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
7 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 4, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Aug 27, 2019 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND FLOODING |
| Oct 18, 2018 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, FLOODING, AND LANDSLIDES |
| Oct 7, 2017 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, FLOODING, LANDSLIDES, AND MUD |
| Oct 20, 2016 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, AND MUDSLIDES |
| Jun 14, 2008 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| Aug 26, 2007 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Sep 13, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| Jun 18, 2004 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| May 11, 2001 | Flood | FLOODING, SEVERE STORMS AND TORNADOES |
| Jul 24, 1998 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS,STRAIGH LINE WINDS, TORNADOES,RAIN,AND FLOODI |
| Jul 2, 1993 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES & FLOODING |
| Jul 7, 1978 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, HAIL & TORNADOES |
| Jun 17, 1976 | Drought | DROUGHT |
| Apr 27, 1973 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| May 1, 1969 | Flood | FLOODING |
| Apr 21, 1965 | Tornado | TORNADOES, SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
215
Total Claims Paid
$1,239,196
Avg Claim Payout
$5,764
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$13,924,521
Disasters with PA
8
Total Projects
288
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4520 | Biological | 13 | $8,138,100 |
| DR-4343 | Flood | 71 | $2,076,147 |
| DR-4402 | Flood | 37 | $1,083,631 |
| DR-1719 | Severe Storm(s) | 60 | $668,824 |
| DR-1369 | Flood | 22 | $597,658 |
| DR-1768 | Severe Storm(s) | 57 | $551,291 |
| DR-4288 | Flood | 15 | $429,181 |
| DR-4459 | Severe Storm(s) | 13 | $379,689 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
4
Federal Funding
$119,103
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
0.00
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 2 | $97,500 |
| 95.1: FMA or CRS Plan | 1 | $13,399 |
| 100.1: Public Awareness and Education (Brochures, Workshops, Videos, etc.) | 1 | $8,204 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
La Crosse has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are cold wave, hail, landslide. The area has had 18 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (7 declarations). 215 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $13,924,521 in public assistance recovery funding. 4 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.